HomeIn this post I explain how to replace a damaged LCD screen from a Dell Vostro 1500 laptop. In my laptop the LCD screen was cracked it could not be repaired. This set of instructions will work for Dell Inspiron 1520/1521 and many other Dell laptop. If it works for you, please mention the laptop model number in the comments below.
Before you start do not forget to turn off the laptop, unplug the AC power adapter and remove the battery.
STEP 1.
On the screen bezel you’ll find six screw seals. Four rubber seals and two plastic seals.
You can remove these seals with a sharp object.
Remove all six screws found under the seals.
STEP 2.
Start separating the screen bezel from the display cover with your fingers. You can use a piece of soft plastic to separate the bezel.
Continue separating the screen bezel on the top of the display and after that move to the lower part.
Finally, remove the screen bezel.
STEP 3.
Remove four screws securing the LCD screen to the left mounting bracket.
STEP 4.
Remove four screws securing the LCD screen to the right mounting bracket.
STEP 5.
Remove two screws securing the web camera.
STEP 6.
Separate the LCD screen assembly from the display cover. As you see, the web camera is still attached to the screen assembly.
STEP 7.
Plase the LCD screen assembly upside down on the palm rest.
The green ribbon cable is the video cable and it has two connectors. One of the is connected to the LCD screen and another one to the inverter board.
Carefully push on two latches on both sides of the LCD connector, release the cable and disconnect it from the LCD screen.
Pull the second connector up and disconnect it from the inverter board.
STEP 8.
Remove the screen assembly (LCD screen and inverter board).
The inverter board is attached to the bottom part of the LCD screen. The inverter board can be replaced separately.
The best way to find a new replacement screen is searching by the LCD screen model number or Dell part number. Both numbers can be found on one sticker with a barcode.
You can find a cheap replacment LCD screen for Dell Vostor 1500 and other Dell laptops here.
June 28th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Snagged one more problem??
What do you do with the cam???
WIll the old Cam fit right onto the top of the new LCD screen?
Just like the inverter issue… please advise …
Thank you!
June 27th, 2009 at 5:06 am
Thank you very much for your illusterated instructions on the repair!
I have the same model Dell Vostro 1500 with the same exact problem -cracked LCD still working with 30% black blue screen – that needs replacement.. My question is howevre,
Do I need to replace Both inverter and the LCD screen?
IF YES, then
Do I have to look for both parts seperately or do they come togeather?
like LCD screen comes attached with inverter?
And if my current inverter is working fine, would it be compatible with the new LCD screen?
Thank you
Devon
June 24th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
vik,
I didn’t take pics for removing the inverter, but I think all you have to do is remove one screw and unplug cables. After that you release the inverter from the metal casing on the screen.
June 21st, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Your guide is really cool. Can you please explain how to remove the inverter card attached to the bottom of the screen. I have opened my system following your steps but now I am stuck at the last step as I have a faulty inverter. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Vik